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Larcom Family History

Larcom Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the places called Larcombe in Devon and Somerset from Old English lāwerce lǣwerce ‘lark’ or lǣfer ‘rush reed yellow iris’ + cumb ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Larcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larcom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Larcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Larcom families living in Hampshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Larcom's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Larcom families in 1891.
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What did your Larcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larcom. 100% of Larcom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larcom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 231 immigration records available for the last name Larcom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 695 military records available for the last name Larcom. For the veterans among your Larcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larcom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Larcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Larcom in 1961 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larcom ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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